Japan’s First Female PM Sanae Takaichi: Crypto Catalyst or Political Token?
Japan's political landscape just got a major upgrade—and the crypto markets are watching closely.
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Sanae Takaichi steps into leadership with a track record that reads like a crypto wishlist. Her previous statements supporting digital asset innovation suggest she might just be the regulatory ally the industry's been waiting for.
Stablecoin Revolution Ahead?
Japan's stablecoin market—long constrained by conservative oversight—could see unprecedented movement under Takaichi's administration. The Financial Services Agency might finally get the push it needs to modernize frameworks that have kept institutional money on the sidelines.
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While other nations hesitate, Japan could leapfrog competitors by embracing what Takaichi once called 'the inevitable digital transformation.' Because nothing motivates politicians like watching other countries profit first—except maybe losing an economic edge to their neighbors.
Will this political milestone trigger the crypto acceleration Japan needs? The markets are betting yes—with the usual skepticism reserved for politicians promising financial innovation.
Takaichi Yet To Issue Direct Statements On Crypto
Takaichi’s opposition party – the Democratic Party for the People (DPP), led by Yuichiro Tamaki – has been advocating for fair crypto taxation for long. A collaboration with DPP- which seems possible- can help Takaichi prioritize a pro-deregulation stance.
So far, Takaichi’s administration seems to have been embracing growth-focused incentives that could open doors for long-discussed economic reforms. This may include bringing crypto tax to a flat 20% instead of the steep 55% applicable currently.
Japan’s top regulator has been advocating treating digital assets like stocks and allowing a three-year loss carry forwards. If this comes in place, it WOULD most certainly reduce the crypto tax burden.
Japan Eyes Letting Banks Hold And Trade Bitcoin As Crypto Adoption Grows https://t.co/V0udT7vRuq
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) October 21, 2025
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Japan’s Three Largest Banks Jointly Issue Stablecoin
On 17 October 2025, three Japanese banking giants including Mitsubishi UFJ, Sumitomo Mitsui and Mizuho announced that they are looking to jointly issue Yen-pegged stablecoins. They also plan to launch a USD stablecoin later.
“The banks will build a structure for their corporate clients to allow for stablecoins to be transferred between them along uniform standards, initially issuing a yen-pegged coin and potentially a dollar-pegged coin in the future,” said a Reuters report. By March 2026, a Yen-pegged stablecoin could be a reality.Japan's three megabanks are planning to jointly issue corporate-use stablecoins using a system developed by Tokyo-based fintech firm Progmat.
MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and Mizuho Bank intend to issue the stablecoins under a unified standard for use in corporate… pic.twitter.com/GZrVU3xuzU
— Norbert Gehrke (@norbertgehrke) October 20, 2025
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Market reaction to Takaichi’s election has so far been positive. The Nikkei 225 surged on news of her parliamentary victory, with investors betting on fiscal stimulus, deregulation, and technology-friendly policies.
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The crypto industry is now watching closely as Japan’s new prime minister prepares for the Trump summit and the 2026 legislative session.
